Prayers for our pug buddy, Denver-update-pancreatitis

[K9karen]

My ex neighbors, whom I'm still friendly with, have a little 9 year old fawn pug named Denver. He is the cutest, huggable darling.

The grandmother, who is like a girlfriend to me, is basically the caretaker of Denver, as everyone else works. She called me today to say my little buddy has liver disease. They are doing an ultrasound in a few days, but probably won't take any extraordinary steps.

Jean has had dogs all her life, and is an animal fanatic. However, her daughter has told her in no uncertain terms, that there will not be another dog in the family. Jean is a lively, spunky, healthy 80, but the feeling is that when she leaves this earth, they don't want any more responsibility of a dog. So sad, because Jean will be all alone in the house, all day, without her granddog velcroed to her.

Please muster up some prayers that Denver doesn't suffer. His curly tail has been straight, due to exhaustion, according to the vet. I'm going to visit him this week. I pray he's not in pain, and that when his time comes, he goes peacefully. I really love my little boyfriend.

[dukedogsmom]

:( Poor Denver and Jean! That is just so sad that they won't let her live out her life with a dog. I wish something would happen that would allow Denver to be healed and healthy. I hope Jean's spirit isn't broken when he passes and that Denver has a peaceful passing.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Prayers that dear Denver doesn't suffer ... and can possibly get better! ;)

As for THIS sad state of affairs >>>



However, her daughter has told her in no uncertain terms,
that there will not be another dog in the family.

So sad, because Jean will be all alone in the house, all day,
without her granddog velcroed to her.

:mad:

How about you Make a Deal with the young'uns ...
YOU and GranMom pick out a semi-senior little dog that will *cuddle* and needs a home
from the shelter. GranMom gets him first ... and IF the lil guy has any time left on
his meter when GranMom goes up to The Bridge to meet Denver,
lil guy moves in with you and The Pricess.

EBBERbuddie WINS - although you might have to wait a few years to get #2 at your house.
:p

[Pawsitive Thinking]

Prayers for little Denver :( and his Grandmom

[Pam]

Karen I am so sorry to hear this. I have heard you talk about Denver dozens of times. My prayers go out to Jean and to the little guy. I never heard of so much liver disease in dogs as I have since losing my Ashley to it years ago and then joining Pet Talk and watching so many pets here develop it. :confused: :( I like Phred's idea because it has been proven that pets keep people healthy, especially as they age. Also there are so many lovable senior dogs in shelters with their only flaw being their age. Sounds like a great match to me. Of course we can't impose our wishes on the family. For now healing wishes for Denver and (((hugs))) across the miles to Jean.

[jennielynn1970]

Poor Denver, and poor Jean! Sounds like she lives with some very uncaring and unemotional people. I like Phred's idea of the senior pup to keep her company.

MAYBE... Jean and senior pup could move in with you and then she'd be around caring people and have a doggie!! ;)

[4 Dog Mother]

I will certainly pray for Denver and Jean. I hope they can get Denver better but if not that he passes painlessly. As for Jean, I like the idea of her being able to get an older dog - but I guess its not up to me is it? I would hate to not have a companion if I was alone all day long!

[ChrisH]

Prayers and good thoughts on the way for both Denver and Jean.

[pitc9]

I'm so sorry to hear about Denver.
And I'm saddened that the daughter won't let her get another animal. That's so sad. :( I do hope she (the daughter) changes her mind.

[Ginger's Mom]

Prayers going out for Denver. I was thinking the same thing as Phred. One of our local shelters (I think it is AWA in Voorhees) has a program called something like, Senior to Senior, and they work to match up senior dogs and cats with senior citizens. It is a great program, and one that hopefully Jean can talk her family into looking into. Senior dogs need calmer homes and are harder to adopt out because people are afraid of the onset of various medical problems/expenses. All of that, of course, is in the future, for now, I hope that her long time companion Denver, can do well on medication.

[lizbud]

Prayers for little Denver. I hope he can live painfree as long as possible.
Could your friend Jean do some volunteer work at a local shelter? Most
I know would be thrilled to have help with the animals.

[K9karen]

Phred read my mind!

Seriously, I LOVE Jean more than her daughter. I take Jean to all her doctor appointments and we have lunch. She's got a quick Irish humor and is as sharp as a tack. She looks and acts like she's in her 60's. She's always had 1 or 2 dogs. When her husband was killed in a car accident (she suffered broken bones), I know her dogs helped her survive her sadness.

Dever is her grandson's dog..they got Denver for him when he was 8 but of course he's a driving teenager now with no time. I held the little guy in the palm of my hand when they brought him home. Since he wasn't from a breeder, if you get my drift, he suffered with congenital eye problems and a fluxating kneecap. The family, except for Jean like to eat, and have always tablefed Denver extra goodies so he was always a pudgy pug. :(

Jean has no say in the matter. i just pray her health doesn't deteriorate when Denver goes to the bridge. Denver was the one dog Cody actually liked. I also dog sat for him too. There could be 30 people at their house at a party and Denver would seek me out and lay on my lap. What a sad situation. Thanks all, for your prayers for Denver and my sweet jean.

[loveallfurryfriends]

Oh Denver, I'm praying for you sweetie. I am so sorry that this is happening. It is such a sad situation, I just hope that Denver can be with Jean as long as possible. Sending a bunch of hugs and good vibes to Denver and Jean.

[Taz_Zoee]

Phred took the words right outta my mouth. :) I have actually thought of doing the same thing for my neighbor. She had to let her kitty go a couple years ago and didn't want to get another because it would out live her.
In fact, I might still look into doing that for her. :)

I will be thinking of Denver and Jean.

[K9karen]

I visited Jean and my widdle puggly buddy today.

My eyes popped out. Denver lost so much weight, that he actually looks good. He has a little waistline now and even looks longer. He doesn't seem to be in pain but his tail was only half curled. He velcroed himself to my ankle as I was sitting at the breakfast counter and of course I spent most of the time on the floor with him. He positioned himself between my knees and nudged me when I stopped. I took him potty and gave him a treat. He is a little sweetie.

I admitted to Jean I was frightened that when Denver leaves us, she'll get sick and she agreed. Yikes. She said she doesn't know what she's going to do. I wish there was something I could do. The "rules" are, no older dogs, no fostering, no dogs. Jean is the nicest person and I love her so.

Anyway, Denver is going for an ultrasound next week to check how many liver tumors they think he has. If you all can still muster some prayers, that'd be great. Poor little pumpkin.

[Pam]

Karen I'm glad you got to spend some time with Jean and Denver. I just can't believe the position that her daughter is taking. So many elderly people improve with a dog in their lives. She will see that very quickly her mother loses ground and maybe even her desire to live after Denver leaves for the bridge. I hope that doesn't happen and that she will have a change of heart in the meantime. Prayers going up for Denver and Jean that there is still some quality time left for them. Next time you see him give him a kiss on his little puggily nose for me.

[ramanth]

Many prayers for Jean and Denver.

[K9karen]

Yep, that's what the poor sweetie has been diagnosed with..... :(

[loveallfurryfriends]

More prayers for Denver on the way.

[4 Dog Mother]

Are they going to do anything to help him overcome the Pancreatitis? Since your note was so short, I guess not. Hope Denver and Jean are doing well today.

[Catty1]

I hope this daughter, when she sees the effect the Denver's departure has on her mom, will rethink the no pets idea.

It might be an idea for Jean to ask her doctor's opinion - in case the daughter is ever in touch with the doc.

Sheesh...not like the daughter has to look after the dog!

Any ultrasound results? I hope Denver can be comfy and stay around for a while. He sure sounds like a sweet boy! :)

[K9karen]

Yup..he's on a special diet and absolutely NO people food. Now the vet wants him to gain some weight back. Personally, I think he looks better than ever. I saw him the other day again (I take Jean to all her doctor appointments) He was thrilled to see me and his widdle tail is back in it's curly Q. He'll let people IN the house but not OUT, so I always have a pug attached to my ankle! He is so adorable. I'm trying to get a picture.

It's not that Jean's family doesn't care. They love Denver. But, as Jean said to me..they aren't ANIMAL people. You know, like PTers! They are not all consumed. Or fanatical. You all know what I mean.

Jean always insists on paying the vet bills too. That's how much she loves him. She refuses any vet insurance reimbursement too. She's a lovely lady. I hope Denver sticks around for many more years. He's only 8 or 9.

[Rachel]

Karen, I'm sorry I didn't see this thread until today. It breaks my heart. Poor Jean. I think she should come live with you.

[dukedogsmom]

I hope Denver will be alright. It's too bad Jean's family can't see how good pets are for her. Even if they're not pet people, you'd think they'd put Jean first, you know? Anyway, I hope Denver lives a long life with Jean. He sounds like a dog with lots of personality.

[loveallfurryfriends]

More good thoughts and prayers for Denver ( and Jean) on the way.

[ChrisH]

Glad to read he has his curly tail back. :) Prayers continuing for both Denver and Jean.

[ramanth]

Glad to hear Denver is doing better! Lots of prayers for him and Jean. :)